Sleep of PTSD.
- Author:
Se Won LIM
1
;
Leen KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: PTSD; Sleep; Hyperarousal; REM sleep
- MeSH: Dreams; Humans; Negotiating; Nervous System; Neurophysiology; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders; Sleep, REM; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic*
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association 2005;44(2):152-157
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Sleep disturbance is a very common complaint among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recent studies suggest that sleep disturbances such as nightmare and insomnia are important in predicting later development of PTSD as well as diagnosing PTSD. Despite of its clinical significance and importance, consistent characterization of the neurophysiology underlying sleep symptoms in PTSD has been elusive. However, hyperarousal by increased noradrenergic activity in symphathetic nervous system and/or dysregulation and fragmentation of REM sleep seem to have a significant role in mediating sleep disturbances of this disorder. In this article, the authors reviewed various literatures on sleep of PTSD and emphasized the importance of evaluating sleep disturbances in PTSD.
